Cauliflower prices today, Chicago
Wholesale price per case, updated Thursday, November 12, 2026
On November 12, 2026, wholesale cauliflower (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s) from California traded at $42.00 a case in Chicago, 37% above the usual price for this time of year. The market is unsettled: recent prices and shipping points disagree on direction.
- Today
- ▼ 8%
- For the season
- High for the season37% above usual
- Next 2 weeks
- Unsettled
What to do
Recent prices and shipping points disagree on direction, so there's no call. Stay close to your supplier on price.
Supply news
Salinas-Watsonville, CA: supplies light, demand fairly good.
Show the numbers
| Week of | Case price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | $44.33 | $22.56 to $40.84 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $23.00 | $21.74 to $39.42 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $16.95 | $21.62 to $39.42 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $19.40 | $21.62 to $39.42 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $28.38 | $21.62 to $38.44 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $37.50 | $21.62 to $33.13 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $35.50 | $21.03 to $31.53 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $35.90 | $20.91 to $29.94 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $42.85 | $19.97 to $27.86 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | $38.00 | $18.99 to $26.75 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $24.25 | $18.51 to $26.68 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $19.00 | $18.16 to $24.21 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $20.40 | $17.96 to $21.90 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | $18.70 | $18.00 to $21.20 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | $19.00 | $17.96 to $21.28 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | $16.70 | $17.84 to $21.40 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | $18.55 | $17.85 to $22.55 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $22.70 | $18.75 to $24.19 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $29.90 | $18.75 to $24.77 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | $28.81 | $19.60 to $24.96 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | $23.70 | $20.58 to $25.16 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $23.50 | $20.80 to $25.64 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $17.90 | $21.08 to $25.75 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | $19.10 | $21.29 to $25.82 |
| May 25, 2026 | $19.00 | $21.81 to $27.86 |
| May 18, 2026 | $26.80 | $22.59 to $30.86 |
| May 11, 2026 | $50.50 | $22.36 to $37.94 |
| May 4, 2026 | $61.40 | $22.36 to $39.65 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $79.10 | $23.25 to $39.76 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | $52.50 | $22.76 to $39.24 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | $23.80 | $21.73 to $33.94 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | $22.15 | $22.76 to $34.34 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $25.35 | $23.63 to $38.22 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | $26.00 | $23.63 to $38.85 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $30.50 | $24.45 to $42.47 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $33.60 | $26.01 to $43.22 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $37.00 | $25.01 to $43.22 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $50.70 | $22.96 to $43.22 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | $46.50 | $21.73 to $39.02 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | $41.00 | $21.10 to $34.51 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $34.00 | $20.54 to $30.70 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $38.90 | $20.30 to $28.99 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | $26.75 | $20.16 to $29.69 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $25.60 | $20.16 to $37.23 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | $21.50 | $20.13 to $38.09 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $18.00 | $21.04 to $45.48 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $47.50 | $19.71 to $47.50 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $47.50 | $19.71 to $47.50 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | $18.20 | $20.54 to $47.50 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $35.70 | $21.00 to $43.71 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | $40.00 | $22.35 to $41.44 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $44.65 | $22.35 to $43.07 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $45.50 | $20.98 to $39.27 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $43.60 | $21.48 to $37.30 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $49.00 | $21.48 to $37.30 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | $58.90 | $21.48 to $36.91 |
All markets
USDA’s latest quote. Each market shows its own main pack and growing area.
| Market | Case | For the season | Next 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (Hunts Point)White, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $47.00 | High for the season46% above usual | Steadyabout $46 |
| Los AngelesWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $45.50 | High for the season50% above usual | Steadyabout $45 |
| ChicagoWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $42.00 | High for the season37% above usual | Unsettled |
| PhiladelphiaWhite, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $47.00 | 36% above last yearsame week, last year | Steadyabout $48 |
| BostonWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $45.00 | Normal for the seasonusually $30 to $46 | Steadyabout $45 |
| AtlantaWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $34.50 | Normal for the seasonusually $26 to $39 | ▲ Firmingabout $37 |
| DetroitWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $52.25 | High for the season67% above usual | Steadyabout $52 |
| MiamiWhite, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California | $34.00 | Low for the season22% below usual | Steadyabout $34 |
Questions buyers ask
How much does a case of cauliflower cost wholesale right now?
$47.00 in New York (white, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $45.50 in Los Angeles (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $42.00 in Chicago (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $47.00 in Philadelphia (white, flat cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $45.00 in Boston (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $34.50 in Atlanta (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $52.25 in Detroit (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California). $34.00 in Miami (white, cartons film wrapped, 12s, California).
Are cauliflower prices high right now?
In New York, cauliflower is 46% above the usual price for this time of year, high for the season.
Will cauliflower prices go up or down?
The two-week forecast for New York says prices should stay about the same: about $46 a case, down about 2%. When it calls a firming or softening market, it was right about 3 times in 4 in testing (2021 to 2026).
Shopping for home? See what supermarkets are charging for cauliflower this week.